Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a very busy Mental Health Act Team with dedicated Mental Health Act (MHA) Officers.
Our MHA Officers ensure that the administrative functions of the Mental Health Act 1983 run efficiently and in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice, current and future mental health law.
They provide a broad range of varied advice and guidance based on an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 to all disciplines across the Trust.
Each MHA Officer facilitates the smooth running of Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers' hearings; ensuring that the Care Trust meets all professional and legal requirements and responsibilities.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the Mental Health Act (MHA) administration of a case load of up to 50 in-patient and community clients.
Closing date: 11th May 2025
Shortlisting: w/c 12th May 2025
Interviews: 21st May 2025 (tbc)
Main duties of the job
To ensure that the administrative functions of the Mental Health Act 1983 run efficientlyand in accordance within the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice, and mental healthlaw
To provide a broad range of varied advice and guidance based on an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 to all disciplines across the Trust
To facilitate the smooth running of Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers' hearings; ensuring that the Care Trust meets all professional and legal requirements andresponsibilities
To be responsible for the Mental Health Act (MHA) administration of a case load of up to 50 in patient and community clients.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
- Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Law or prepared to work towards it
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
- Basic awareness of the Human Rights Act and the Mental Capacity Act
- Ability to use Clinical Information Systems with a high degree of confidence.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite with a high degree of accuracy, particularly using Word and Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of admin systems in the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own initiative in organizing work within a department.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment and to strict deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with a broad range of MHA related queries from a range of health of health and social care professionals, solicitors, service users and families
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and agencies on complex legal matters.
- Ability to set up multiple meetings and manage multiple diaries
- Ability to co-ordinate several work streams which will be running simultaneously and be confident in handling competing demands for completion
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy for each of those tasks
- Ability to support service users and carers who may be distressed and angry at the appeal or renewal process
Desirable
- Ability to produce reports and manipulate data
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
- Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Law or prepared to work towards it
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
- Basic awareness of the Human Rights Act and the Mental Capacity Act
- Ability to use Clinical Information Systems with a high degree of confidence.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite with a high degree of accuracy, particularly using Word and Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of admin systems in the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own initiative in organizing work within a department.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment and to strict deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with a broad range of MHA related queries from a range of health of health and social care professionals, solicitors, service users and families
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and agencies on complex legal matters.
- Ability to set up multiple meetings and manage multiple diaries
- Ability to co-ordinate several work streams which will be running simultaneously and be confident in handling competing demands for completion
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy for each of those tasks
- Ability to support service users and carers who may be distressed and angry at the appeal or renewal process
Desirable
- Ability to produce reports and manipulate data
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
